Acres Quote by Henry David Thoreau
“I think that every town should have a park, or rather a primitive forest, of five hundred or a thousand acres, either in one body or several, where a stick would never be cut for fuel, not for the navy, not to make wagons, but stand and decay for higher uses - a common possession for instruction and recreation.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “Walking” (1882)
A large, untouched natural area should be preserved for education, recreation, and higher purposes, not exploited for short‑term needs.
In simple terms: Preserve wild spaces for learning and leisure.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for protected natural reserves.
Themes
environment
conservation
education
recreation
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
environmental
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- school field trips
- community activism
Key Concepts
sustainability
public good
Questions to Reflect On
- What benefits arise from protecting large natural areas?
- How can communities support such spaces?
A Different Perspective
Balancing development and preservation is complex.
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